Robe, nursing bra, grandma undies, comfy clothes to go home in, tooth brush and paste, hair brush... That's about it! And I'll be there for at least 3 days for a c section. (that's all for after delivery) other mommies can give suggestions for while your in labor.

Robe, nursing bra, grandma undies, comfy clothes to go home in, tooth brush and paste, hair brush... That's about it! And I'll be there for at least 3 days for a c section. (that's all for after delivery) other mommies can give suggestions for while your in labor.

Comfy clothes for going home in, stuff for showering, flip flops for walking around the hospital, iPhone, headphones, the most absorbent thin pads with wings they make :), a few snacks... With my first I brought way more stuff than I needed.

Comfy clothes for going home in, stuff for showering, flip flops for walking around the hospital, iPhone, headphones, the most absorbent thin pads with wings they make :), a few snacks... With my first I brought way more stuff than I needed.

I way overpacked with my first! This time I plan on bringing comfy, loose fitting clothes to go home (the nurses will monitor your bleeding frequently, so it's easiest to wear a hospital gown during your stay), shower stuff, flip flops, nursing bra, Boppy pillow (a must if breastfeeding!), DVDs to watch during labor, electronics and chargers, snacks for you and hubby, and a couple of outfits for baby. They provide you with so much stuff, so it's silly to pack a ton. Good luck!

I way overpacked with my first! This time I plan on bringing comfy, loose fitting clothes to go home (the nurses will monitor your bleeding frequently, so it's easiest to wear a hospital gown during your stay), shower stuff, flip flops, nursing bra, Boppy pillow (a must if breastfeeding!), DVDs to watch during labor, electronics and chargers, snacks for you and hubby, and a couple of outfits for baby. They provide you with so much stuff, so it's silly to pack a ton. Good luck!

I agree with the pp, it probably depends on the hospital, but you really don't need very much, they provide so much. I know a few people put snacks, but those are even provided for dads at the hospital I deliver at. I always just bring stuff to shower, clothes to go home in and some type of sandal for walking around. I would have ended up way over packing the first time, but my water broke at home at 10:30, and I hadn't realized I was in labor, and was planning on starting to get that ready the next day! So as I was calling the on call doctor, my husband was throwing random crap in the empty bag I had laid out! good thing we live 5 minutes from the hospital and it didn't really matter! I wouldn't bring underpants of any kind, they give you this disposable mesh ones that you might as well use so you don't ruin your own. I even take some of those home with me until most of the bleeding slows down. I think what you pack might also depend on your hospital, and how far you are from the hospital. And yes, pack the boppy or nursing pillow if you are going to breast feed. Good Luck!

I agree with the pp, it probably depends on the hospital, but you really don't need very much, they provide so much. I know a few people put snacks, but those are even provided for dads at the hospital I deliver at. I always just bring stuff to shower, clothes to go home in and some type of sandal for walking around. I would have ended up way over packing the first time, but my water broke at home at 10:30, and I hadn't realized I was in labor, and was planning on starting to get that ready the next day! So as I was calling the on call doctor, my husband was throwing random crap in the empty bag I had laid out! good thing we live 5 minutes from the hospital and it didn't really matter! I wouldn't bring underpants of any kind, they give you this disposable mesh ones that you might as well use so you don't ruin your own. I even take some of those home with me until most of the bleeding slows down. I think what you pack might also depend on your hospital, and how far you are from the hospital. And yes, pack the boppy or nursing pillow if you are going to breast feed. Good Luck!

I agree with pp chap stick is a must, so it's had lotion (hospitals are so dry) and pony tails if you have long hair. Maybe a Bobby pin or two if you have bangs it's nice to by have hair in your face lol. Chargers, electronics (camera), a pillow, comfy clothes for going home in, warm socks/slippers, I would use the underwear from the hospital its the comfyest, and baby outfits, baby hats, and baby blankets :) plus bathroom things

I agree with pp chap stick is a must, so it's had lotion (hospitals are so dry) and pony tails if you have long hair. Maybe a Bobby pin or two if you have bangs it's nice to by have hair in your face lol. Chargers, electronics (camera), a pillow, comfy clothes for going home in, warm socks/slippers, I would use the underwear from the hospital its the comfyest, and baby outfits, baby hats, and baby blankets :) plus bathroom things

Bring what you are comfortable wearing! My mom talked me into new nightgown pajamas with my daughter and all I wanted was comfy sweatpants! Not a big deal when the nurses come to check! Also, bring something for baby to wear for hospital pictures! I was so glad I did that, her pics were really cute! I brought DVDs and a laptop for labor and I did use them :-)

Bring what you are comfortable wearing! My mom talked me into new nightgown pajamas with my daughter and all I wanted was comfy sweatpants! Not a big deal when the nurses come to check! Also, bring something for baby to wear for hospital pictures! I was so glad I did that, her pics were really cute! I brought DVDs and a laptop for labor and I did use them :-)

What others have said are pretty on track. I have never brought any snacks though. On top of what others have said I didn't see a mention of deodorant, tooth brush and paste, contact fluid/cases if you wear them or glasses. I also bring my own loofah, soap, face wash etc. For the baby I bring baby lotion that I like to use.

What others have said are pretty on track. I have never brought any snacks though. On top of what others have said I didn't see a mention of deodorant, tooth brush and paste, contact fluid/cases if you wear them or glasses. I also bring my own loofah, soap, face wash etc. For the baby I bring baby lotion that I like to use.

Hair brush, tooth brush and toothpaste, comfy clothes to wear home and something for baby to wear. Plus my phone and charger. I usually wear the hospital gown while in the hospital cuz of the bleeding.

Hair brush, tooth brush and toothpaste, comfy clothes to wear home and something for baby to wear. Plus my phone and charger. I usually wear the hospital gown while in the hospital cuz of the bleeding.

This is my 4th baby. My first two births were at a hospital this list is my "second time around revised" list. :)

Ok,
so here is what was in my hospital bag with my oldest and second I USED at my
hospital birth.
For me:
-Nursing tank tops (3 of them.. 1 to labor in and 2 for after)

- mens pajamas (the pants for waddling around the hospital
corridors and when I had guests, and the top for wearing unbuttoned over my
nursing tank when I was cold.
-Hair ties or headband!!!
-Socks
-Slippers
-Flip Flops (for the shower)
-CD player with music
-Deck of cards
-Portable DVD player with a few movies
-Books (even if you don't use the music, books, movies and playing cards while
in labor, most hospitals keep you 1 - 2 days)
-Snacks (they won't let you eat when in labor, but I did anyway, you need to
keep your strength)
-Cell phone and charger
-Several copies of your birth plan
-Chapstick
-Favorite pillow
-Nursing Pillow
-Toiletries (I bought travel sized stuff so I could pack it and not have to
worry about packing my own stuff)
-Makeup (If you want to "pretty up" before pictures or going home)
-Sleep mask (if you use one at home)
-Snacks for DH and change for the vending machine.

You don't HAVE to wear a hospital gown. I preferred to wear a nursing tank top
and no one told me I couldn't.

For Baby:
-Going home outfit (don't worry about dressing baby while there. The hospital
will have him/her in a long sleeved shirt and swaddled in a blanket all the
time)
-Socks
-Hat
-Your preferred pacifier if you have one you want to use, rather than the brand
the hospital uses
-Card for their bassinet in the nursery if you don't want baby to get a bottle
and/or pacifier
-Outfit for pictures if you're going to have the photographer do the pictures.

Don't worry about diapers, wipes, nail clippers, nasal aspirators, diaper rash
cream etc... the hospital will provide all of those unless you are told
otherwise.

My third was born at a birth center. So i left a lot of stuff at home for that
one.

Ok, thought this might help some of the first timers. Of course, add anything
else you think that YOU will want. I just way over packed and took a bunch of
stuff I didn't need.

God bless!

This is my 4th baby. My first two births were at a hospital this list is my "second time around revised" list. :)

Ok,
so here is what was in my hospital bag with my oldest and second I USED at my
hospital birth.
For me:
-Nursing tank tops (3 of them.. 1 to labor in and 2 for after)

- mens pajamas (the pants for waddling around the hospital
corridors and when I had guests, and the top for wearing unbuttoned over my
nursing tank when I was cold.
-Hair ties or headband!!!
-Socks
-Slippers
-Flip Flops (for the shower)
-CD player with music
-Deck of cards
-Portable DVD player with a few movies
-Books (even if you don't use the music, books, movies and playing cards while
in labor, most hospitals keep you 1 - 2 days)
-Snacks (they won't let you eat when in labor, but I did anyway, you need to
keep your strength)
-Cell phone and charger
-Several copies of your birth plan
-Chapstick
-Favorite pillow
-Nursing Pillow
-Toiletries (I bought travel sized stuff so I could pack it and not have to
worry about packing my own stuff)
-Makeup (If you want to "pretty up" before pictures or going home)
-Sleep mask (if you use one at home)
-Snacks for DH and change for the vending machine.

You don't HAVE to wear a hospital gown. I preferred to wear a nursing tank top
and no one told me I couldn't.

For Baby:
-Going home outfit (don't worry about dressing baby while there. The hospital
will have him/her in a long sleeved shirt and swaddled in a blanket all the
time)
-Socks
-Hat
-Your preferred pacifier if you have one you want to use, rather than the brand
the hospital uses
-Card for their bassinet in the nursery if you don't want baby to get a bottle
and/or pacifier
-Outfit for pictures if you're going to have the photographer do the pictures.

Don't worry about diapers, wipes, nail clippers, nasal aspirators, diaper rash
cream etc... the hospital will provide all of those unless you are told
otherwise.

My third was born at a birth center. So i left a lot of stuff at home for that
one.

Ok, thought this might help some of the first timers. Of course, add anything
else you think that YOU will want. I just way over packed and took a bunch of
stuff I didn't need.

With DD I bought all new and packed a robe, slippers, pjs, socks, etc... Never used any of them. I had so much bleeding after (sorry tmi) that I didn't take off the hospital gown until I went home. So I have no idea what to pack this time besides clothes for baby.

With DD I bought all new and packed a robe, slippers, pjs, socks, etc... Never used any of them. I had so much bleeding after (sorry tmi) that I didn't take off the hospital gown until I went home. So I have no idea what to pack this time besides clothes for baby.

Michelle where do you get a card for their bassinet ? I was big about breastfeeding my son I did it for 22 months an plan to do it again . He never had a pacifier and I don't won't him to have one again . The card would be great so they don't accidentally give him a bottle or pacifier !

Michelle where do you get a card for their bassinet ? I was big about breastfeeding my son I did it for 22 months an plan to do it again . He never had a pacifier and I don't won't him to have one again . The card would be great so they don't accidentally give him a bottle or pacifier !

I'm planning on taking a nursing night gown this time. It was hard to nurse in the hospital gown especially with guest around. Shower stuff is another must. It feels so good to shower once you can. I had my mother braid my hair while in the hospital so it was out of my face but hair ties and clips to keep hair out is a must, especially if you can get something that lets your head lay flat when you need a rest. I didn't take pads because while the hospital ones are not the most comfortable the ones that have an ice pack in them are so comfortable. I also used the hospital's underwear. I'm not taking the boppy this time. It didn't help me. To use the boppy I had to slouch or put pillows under it too much work. I just used the football hold which allowed for me to use the arm of the chair to help support the baby until I had bf down. My own pillow was very comfy and clothes to go home in. Don't plan on getting in to pre pregnancy clothes yet.

I'm planning on taking a nursing night gown this time. It was hard to nurse in the hospital gown especially with guest around. Shower stuff is another must. It feels so good to shower once you can. I had my mother braid my hair while in the hospital so it was out of my face but hair ties and clips to keep hair out is a must, especially if you can get something that lets your head lay flat when you need a rest. I didn't take pads because while the hospital ones are not the most comfortable the ones that have an ice pack in them are so comfortable. I also used the hospital's underwear. I'm not taking the boppy this time. It didn't help me. To use the boppy I had to slouch or put pillows under it too much work. I just used the football hold which allowed for me to use the arm of the chair to help support the baby until I had bf down. My own pillow was very comfy and clothes to go home in. Don't plan on getting in to pre pregnancy clothes yet.

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